Family Getaway 6 Days Colombo to Nuwara Trip Package

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AIRPORT CHILAW SIGIRIYA Meeting and assistance upon your arrival at BIA (Bandaranaike International Airport) and transfer to Negombo for Breakfast & freshen up.Later drive to Chilaw to visit the Manavari Temple the first lingam installed and prayed by Lord Rama and till date this lingam is called as Ramalinga Shivan. Rameshwaram is the only other lingam in the world named after Lord Rama. Also visit to Muneshwaram Legend Lord Rama after his victorious battle left for Ayodhya in one of King Ravana’s Vimanas. He felt he was being followed by Bramahathi Dosham as he killed King Ravana who was a Brahmin. He stopped the Vimana at this juncture because he felt at this place the Bramahathi Dosham was not following him. He descended from the Vimana and asked God Shiva for a remedy. God Shiva blessed Lord Rama and advised him to install and pray four lingams in Manavari, Thi ruko besharam, Thi ruke thee swaraj and Rameshvaram in India, as the only remedy to get rid of the Dosham.Later transfer from Chilaw to Sigiriya for dinner & overnight stay.

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SIGIRIYA to TRINCOMALEE After breakfast visit to Dambulla Cave Temple (Note one has to climb 364 step to reach this temple) OR Sigiriya Rock Fortress (from down as one has to climb 1200 step to reach this temple). Post Lunch (On Own) drive to Trincomalee. Little visited in recent years, this atmospheric city is set amongst miles of golden sand beaches, where visitors are few and a warm welcome is assured. Located on one of the world’s best natural harbours, the city was disputed by Dutch, Portuguese and British powers, and was the headquarters for the Allied forces in World War II. Now it is one of Sri Lanka’s most pristine tourist destinations, with Buddhist and Hindu Temples set alongside churches and mosques. Arrive and check in to the hotel, later visit to Shakti Peetham Shankari Devi Temple and Koneshwaram Temple. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.

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TRINCOMALEE to KANDY (185 kms/ 5 hrs) After breakfast, check out and depart to Kandy. Arrive and check in to the hotel. Post freshen up visit to the Temple of Tooth Relic a sacred Buddha temple that has the remains of Buddha Tooth. Evening visit to Gem Gallery and enjoy Kandian dance presentation, later spend your time exploring the local market near Kandy Lake. Return back to hotel for Dinner and overnight stay.

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KANDY to NUWARA ELIYA After breakfast, check out and drive towards Nuwara Eliya. En-route we stopover to visit the Bhakta Hanuman Temple, followed by the Ramboda Falls (one can enjoy Lunch here on own expenses). Moving further also visit the Dambro Tea Processing factory and get indulged in the essence of world famous Ceylon Tea. By evening reach Nuwara Eliya and check in to the hotel & time at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Nuwara Eliya .

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NUWARA ELIYA to COLOMBO After breakfast, check out from the hotel & visit to Seeta Amman Temple. Later drive to Colombo. Arrive and check in to the hotel, post freshen up visit to Sri Anjaneyar Kovil (Anjaneyar Temple) this is the first Hanumana Temple in Sri Lanka and also the only Panchamuga (five faced) Anjaneyar Temple in Sri Lanka. It’s the only temple in the world to have a chariot for Anjaneyar. Later visit to Kelaniya Temple: After King Ravana’s death, Vibeeshana was coroneted as King of Lanka by Lakshmana at Kelaniya. There are murals enshrined outside the Buddhist temple depicting the crowning of Vibeeshana. The Kelani River is mentioned in the Valmiki Ramayana and Vibeeshana palace was said to be on the banks of this river. Return back to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

COLOMBO AIRPORT DROP After breakfast, check out and transfer to the Airport, drive pass the scenic Galle face green and if time permits visit to Gangaramaya temple floating on the middle of Beira Lake or spend time shopping in the nearby Pettah Floating Markets. At time transfer to BIA for your return flight to India. Tour Ends Note All monument / sightseeing entry fees, tickets to Joy Rides applicable extra (i.e. not included in the tour cost).